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Liberty STEAM Charter

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LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING

Date and Time

Thursday March 23, 2023 at 9:00 AM

Location

100 N. MAIN STREET

SUMTER, SC 29150

This meeting is held in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act. A copy of the agenda has been made available to the local media & general public.

Mission: Liberty STEAM Charter (LSC) works to provide all students equal access to a world-class K-12 education in an academically rigorous & student-centered learning environment, creating graduates to be thoughtful & engaged citizens prepared to take on the leadership challenges of the 21st century.

Vision: In partnership with our families & the community, Liberty STEAM Charter (LSC) will provide interdisciplinary, real-world, personalized, and project-based learning experiences through a STEAM-based academic program where graduates become the next generation of leaders, employers, and employees who contribute to the economic well-being of their communities and families. 

Committee Members Present

Cameron Chandler, Dexter WJ Davis, Greg Thompson

Committee Members Absent

Rodney Thompson

Guests Present

Kimberly Rauschenbach, Tiffany Rhodes, Trevor Ivey

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Greg Thompson called a meeting of the Executive Committee Committee of Liberty STEAM Charter to order on Thursday Mar 23, 2023 at 9:00 AM.

C.

Invocation

Mr. Thompson provided an invocation.

D.

Pledge of Allegiance

Mr. Davis recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

E.

Reading of the Mission Statement

Ms. Chandler recited the Mission Statement.

F.

Reading of the Vision Statement

Mr. Davis recited the Vision Statement.

G.

Approve Agenda

Greg Thompson made a motion to approve the agenda as presented by staff.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

Approve Previous Meeting Minutes

Cameron Chandler made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE on 02-24-23.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Committee Updates

A.

Committee Updates

Academic

  • Dr. Ivey showed the Possip findings to the committee members from the family and staff members. 
  • The committee members looked at the Gifted and Talented Programming, the Retention Policy, as well as the Performance, Promotion and Exit Standards that will be presented to the full board at Monday's meeting.
  • The committee members reviewed the leave policy as presented by the academic committee.
  • Ms. Chandler reported the findings from the MAP testing data deep-dave that was presented to the Academic Committee. She shared with the others about the EL Task Force and the board seemed pleased with the information shared and the leadership team's progress and plans for the remainder of the school year.

Finance

  • Ms. Rauschenbach gave an update from the finance committee on the February revenue and expenditures, the current line of credit, as well as the p card purchases and amounts spent this past month. They were also given the opportunity to look at the month of March.
  • The Executive members spoke about the different types of Title Funding available for the 23-24 school year. Ms. Rausenbach spoke to the committee members about the current demographics and the forecasted funding moving forward.
  • Dr. Ivey gave an update regarding the food services, SPED forecasting and Site II Renovations.

Development 

  • Dr. Ivey shared with the executive committee about the plans to meet with the elders of the South Sumter community to partner with other organizations. The development committee will devise a plan moving forward for all board members and present to the full board when applicable. 

Governance 

  • The Governance Committee reviewed the Executive Director Succession Plan. They will take the time to review the plan individually and come back together as a committee to make recommendations.

III. Other Business

A.

Agenda Items from Committee Members

  • During this time, Mr. Thompson spoke with Dr. Ivey and the other committee members about coaching opportunities and looking within the community for individuals who can elevate the leadership team and their skills. 

IV. Executive Session

A.

Purposes of a Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements

Dexter WJ Davis made a motion to Enter into Executive Session for the Purposes of a Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Actions Related to Executive Session

A.

Action from Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements

Cameron Chandler made a motion to return from Executive Session.
Dexter WJ Davis seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Next Steps

Final Action Items

  • Create work with parent volunteers to support those parents that need help with technology or transportation when it comes to the enrollment process.
  • Dr. Ivey will follow up about the scholar’s that were retained from the 22-23 school year and report to the board at Monday's meeting.

Board Recommendations 

  • The Board will review the Strategic Planning Partnership.
  • The Board will review the Scholar Grievance Policy as presented.

B.

Good of the Order

Mr. Thompson thanked the committee members for their time and dedication.

C.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tiffany Rhodes